Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal appeals for peace as violence intensifies

Amid sporadic violence gripping national capital, Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Tuesday appealed for calm while asking citizens to avoid violence while protesting. CM took to Twitter where, in Hindi, he wrote, "I appeal to all Delhiites to maintain peace. Violence of any kind cant be tolerated in a civilized society. thing can be achieved through violence. Have to put forward your views peacefully."

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Kejriwal seeks meeting with Home Minister Amit Shah

On Monday, Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal wrote to Home Minister Amit Shah seeking time for an immediate meeting over deteriorating situation in Delhi. Since Delhi is a Union Territory, Delhi Police comes directly under ambit of Home Ministry.  Taking to Twitter, Kejriwal said, "I am very worried about deteriorating law and order in Delhi. Peace should be restored immediately in Delhi - for this, I have asked Home Minister Amit Shah for an appointment."

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Delhi remains under cloud of protest

Protests opposing amended Citizenship Bill remained persistent on Tuesday and was furr spread across various college campuses across country, following violent clash between Jamia Millia University students and Delhi Police. In fresh violence on Tuesday, protesters across country reiterated y demanded revocation of new Act. In Delhi's Seelampur, Police used tear gas shells to disperse demonstrators. In Jafrabad area where a clash broke out between police and protesters on Tuesday, Police used a drone to monitor situation. 

Over 400 students and alumni of US universities including – Harward, Yale, Columbia, Stanford and Tufts on Tuesday extended ir support to students of Jamia Millia University and Aligarh Muslim University.

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bullet fired says MHA

Home Ministry on Tuesday claimed that bullet was fired by Delhi Police during violent protests. re have been allegations that Delhi Police fired bullets to quell protests during violent agitation at Jamia. officials informed that as many as 10 people with "criminal backgrounds" have been detained in pertaining to protests. However, details of ir actual identity have been divulged, neir is it kwn if arrested people affiliate with any political organisation or group. Police report furr said that more "anti-social elements" are being tracked.

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